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Bob Ike's Free Horse Racing Picks

Bob Ike has covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years, where he has been the leading public handicapper at countless meetings. Ikes graded handicap selections have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union-Tribune, Orange County Register and Pasadena Star-News.

Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 6

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 6

Santa Anita
2nd race--
#4 PROVENANCE (2-1) Jones-trained filly appears to be sitting on her maiden diploma. Set the pace before tiring to fourth on the HP Cushion but had a brutal trip when sprinting on turf one back. She should love the downhill layout and bug boy Van Dyke has shown good improvement lately.

Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Feb. 2

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Feb. 2

Santa Anita
3rd race--
#2 ROOM FOR ME (3-1) Four-year-old filly from Avila barn has had only one chance and didn't show too much after a slow start. She stretches out in distance, catches a very weak maiden claiming field and might be a whole lot more serious in second outing.

Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Feb. 1

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Feb. 1

Santa Anita
2nd race--
#4 FANTASTIC MIZZ (2-1) Won't be much of a price but we will “single” this Carava-trained mare in the Pick 5 and early exotic bets. She exits much stronger NW2 allowance races and now gets back in for a $50,000 tag while catching a modest field for the level.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Jan. 31

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Jan. 31

Santa Anita
7th race--
#8 REMISE (4-1) Blacker-trained mare ran very well off a long layoff when finishing third in her U.S. debut. She was running over horses late while getting a feel for the downhill course and should be tough to deny in this similar allowance spot.

Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 30

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 30

Santa Anita
8th race--
#3 CRUSHER (4-1) Recent maiden claiming winner from Mullins barn overcame some traffic trouble to prove best here on opening day. He should be very well spotted against these modest restricted claimers.